Principal Specialist, Procurement (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-01-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-OH-UNIONTOWN-1555 ~ 1555 Corporate Woods Pkwy ~ CORP WOODS

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

This position is for a Procurement Professional (Buyer) supporting our Ice Protection and Specialty Heating Business. This person will execute processes, standards, and operational plans in support of procurement goals, including quotes, negotiations, cost accountability, and/or program execution. Ability to work compliance flow downs, supplier management and negotiations. This is an onsite role in Uniontown, OH and may be eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do

• Manage all procurement activities for assigned suppliers from part setup/order placement to delivery.
• Confirm ERP system data is accurate as it relates to lead times, period of supply, safety stock, etc.
• Resolve receiving or invoice discrepancies in a timely manner to ensure availability of stock and prompt payment to assigned suppliers.
• Establish strong supplier relationships and be able to work with a sense of urgency to accomplish challenging lead time dates and requirements.
• Generate required key metrics alignment with individual/department goals are on track.
• Access and navigate Agile system as needed for flow down of revisions. 
• Forward looking for trends, supplier risks and drop in demands using procurement tools.
• Review critical shortages with the Planners and stakeholders. Work with suppliers to improve deliveries and close gaps.
• Provide Purchasing production line support as needed (Production Readiness reviews, DMP management)
• Conduct competitive supplier bids and provide risk assessment of best supplier sources as needed.
• Analyze root causes with suppliers to lead resolution to a permanent fix that will mitigate a repeat of overdue delivery issues.
• Implement any procurement system administration requirements as needed for the team.
• Other projects as assigned by Leadership.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with competitive bidding and supplier development.
• Experience with SAP or with a MRP/ERP preferred.
• Experience working with Excel is preferred.
• Experience with a variety of commodities, but engineered items, machined items, or raw materials would be ideal

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  

• Tuition reimbursement program 

• Student Loan Repayment Program  

• Life insurance and disability coverage  

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  

• Adoption Assistance           

• Autism Benefit  

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  

• Relocation Assistance

•  And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!​

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team? 

Role Type Definition:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.  

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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